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Mavs Fall Short Against Wolves: Doncic and Irving Take Responsibility

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Find out why Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving took the blame for the Mavericks' loss to the Timberwolves in a thrilling game.

The Dallas Mavericks faced a setback in their quest to sweep the Timberwolves, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving stepping up to acknowledge their roles in the defeat. As the game intensified, Jaden Hardy brought energy to the team, aiming to sway the momentum back in Dallas's favor. Unfortunately, Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II sat out Game 4 due to injury, while Maxi Kleber remained available for the crucial matchup.

In a nail-biting showdown, Anthony Edwards led the charge for the Timberwolves, securing a 105-100 win over the Mavericks, preventing a series sweep. Despite Karl-Anthony Towns' strong second-half performance, the Mavericks couldn't seal the deal, falling short against a resilient Minnesota team. The intense matchup saw Towns and Edwards shining brightly, keeping the Timberwolves' playoff hopes alive.

As the dust settled, it was evident that the Mavericks' journey in the Western Conference Finals faced a roadblock, highlighting the unpredictability and excitement of NBA playoffs. With key players like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at the helm, Dallas continues to captivate fans with their resilience and determination, promising more thrilling games ahead.

In a surprising turn of events, the Timberwolves managed to dodge a sweep, showcasing their grit and skill on the court. The dynamic duo of Towns and Edwards proved instrumental in securing the crucial victory, setting the stage for a thrilling playoff series moving forward.

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving take blame for Mavs' loss to Wolves - ESPN (ESPN)

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both took accountability for the Mavericks failing to sweep the Timberwolves on Tuesday night, a game in which Minnesota ...

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Hardy showing growth (Mavs.com)

With the Mavericks plugging away and working to cut into a Minnesota lead in the third quarter, Jaden Hardy thought the team – and the crowd – could use a ...

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Mavericks' Dereck Lively out for Game 4; Maxi Kleber available ... (ESPN)

Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II is out for Tuesday's Game 4 vs. the Timberwolves while Maxi Kleber is listed as available.

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Edwards led Timberwolves to 105-100 win over Mavs (Mavs.com)

Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and distributed nine assists in leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a stunning 105-100 victory over ...

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Mavericks vs Timberwolves Final Score: Dallas falls to Minnesota ... (Mavs Moneyball)

The Mavericks couldn't close the series against the Timberwolves in Game 4.

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Wolves Defeat Mavs In WCF Game Four, 105-100 (Timberwolves.com)

DALLAS -- — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 on Tuesday ...

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Mavs' Lively misses Game 4 loss to Wolves with sprained neck as ... (The Associated Press)

The Dallas Mavericks were without center Dereck Lively II in their 105-100 loss to Minnesota in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.

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FOLSOM: Supporting the Mavs on a quick trip (The Missourian)

Behind superstar Luka Doncic and resurgent Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks made a surprising run to the NBA Western Conference Finals, where they are facing ...

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Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II out for Game 4 | NBA.com (NBA.com)

The 20-year-old center left the game after taking an inadvertent knee to the back of his head in the 2nd quarter.

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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber cleared to return for Game 4 vs. T'Wolves ... (Yahoo Sports)

Maxi Kleber is still questionable for Tuesday's game in Dallas, though the Mavericks may try to "ease him" back into the mix.

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Towns, Edwards lift Wolves over Mavs 105-100 to avoid sweep in ... (The Associated Press)

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 to avoid a sweep in ...

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Edwards, Towns keep Timberwolves alive as Mavs downed (CNA)

LOS ANGELES: Anthony Edwards scored 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns produced a crucial late burst of long-range shooting as the Minnesota Timberwolves ...

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Timberwolves beat the Mavs 105-100, avoiding the sweep (CBS News)

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 on Tuesday night to ...

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Jaden Hardy stayed ready (Mavs Moneyball)

The sophomore guard has earned a spot in a tight playoff rotation and is filling a valuable role for these Mavericks.

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Timberwolves-Mavericks: 5 takeaways from Minnesota's strong ... (NBA.com)

Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards step up in Game 4, the Mavs' star duo cools off a bit and, now, a Game 5 looms.

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Video: Luka Dončić Takes Blame for Mavs' G4 Loss to Wolves and ... (Bleacher Report)

The Dallas Mavericks had a prime opportunity to close out the Western Conference Finals on their home floor on Tuesday, but they suffered a 105-100 loss to…

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Timberwolves beat Mavericks to avoid sweep and keep NBA finals ... (The Guardian)

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 on Tuesday night.

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Timberwolves' defense ruled the day in Game 4 (Mavs.com)

While he showed up for the first time in this series on Tuesday, Minnesota forward Karl-Anthony Towns decided to pause to pay Luka ...

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How Timberwolves, led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony ... (The Athletic)

Caught in another tight game against Dallas, the Timberwolves flipped the script and made plays late to earn a 105-100 win in Game 4 to stave off ...

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Mavericks 124 - 103 Timberwolves live online: stats, scores and ... (AS English)

The Dallas Mavericks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011 after blowing out the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 from Target Center.

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Luka Doncic's scorching start sends Mavs to NBA Finals - ESPN (ESPN)

Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 36 points in the first quarter and the Mavericks advanced to the NBA Finals with a 124-103 rout of the Timberwolves on ...

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Wolves Fall To Mavs In WCF Game Five, 124-103 (Timberwolves.com)

MINNEAPOLIS -- — Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota ...

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Mavs win the West (Mavs.com)

Judging by Thursday night, he's more than ready. The Mavericks made quick work of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, thanks ...

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NBA playoffs: Mavericks humiliate Timberwolves in Game 5 ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Mavericks will face the Celtics in the NBA Finals.

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Starting 5, May 30: Mavs to Finals? Or will Wolves force Game 6 ... (NBA.com)

The West Finals return to Minnesota for Game 5 as the Wolves aim to extend their season & the Mavs try to punch their Finals ticket.

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